4*2 GB RAM or 1*8 GB RAM for 3rd gen Intel?

[cool.dx.rip]

Guys,I was wondering which will have better performance with pro:core i5 3470
1)4x2 gb ram ddr3 1600mhz or 1x8gb ram ddr3 1600mhz?cause my pro have dual channel memory feature .How much % will difference?
2)How much performance difference in % between 8gb 1333mhz and 1600mhz?

 

[Jad Chaar]

You want 4x2GB to utilize dual channel, I found this video online:

The video shows how dual channel has a large increase in performance over single channel. As for everyday use, you wont see a difference since not many everyday programs out there are memory bandwidth sensitive. As for 1333 vs 1600, go with 1600, I dont have any numbers for you, but people say the extra speed helps.

 

[St1ckM4n]

No. You want x2 4GB sticks, at a minimum.

This leaves room to upgrade.

 

[LNCPapa]

No. You want x2 4GB sticks, at a minimum.

This leaves room to upgrade.

This exactly.